Weber Shandwick has been named Digital PR Firm of the Year by US-based PR News at the annualPR News Digital PR awards, held at the Grand Hyatt in New York City.

The recognition comes just one week after the agency was named Global PR Firm of the Year by The Holmes Report,

“We are honoured to be recognised as the best digital firm and proud to have won this award for the second time in three years,” said Harris Diamond, CEO, Weber Shandwick. “Given the focus all PR firms and marketing services agencies have put on digital in their respective offerings, this award is reflective of how we have been able to break through for our clients and achieve measurable results.”

The agency’s digital practice has experienced unprecedented growth across practices and offices and now employs more than 400 strategists, community managers, creative directors, account planners, producers, writers, developers, bloggers, videographers, syndication and analytics experts in its offices worldwide, helping clients take advantage of engagement-driven communications.

Weber Shandwick currently handles a range of responsibilities, including social business consulting programs, digitally-led campaigns and community management for 100+ major household brands.